Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
VA DHR Easement (CE) · Closed to Public Access
- 2,020 ft
- Elevation
The Keller Interpretive Center at the Abingdon Muster Ground features displays and exhibits about southwest Virginia during the American Revolution, including the 400 Virginia patriots who left this spot on September 24, 1780 to join with fellow patriots at Sycamore Shoals and begin their march to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Seasonally available information, gift store, and all-year hiking trail on the Wolf Creek Trail.
Getting there
More information is available at http://www.nps.gov/ovvi/.
36.70407, -81.99389 · 36°42'14.7"N 81°59'38.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 48 | 57 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 79 | 69 | 57 | 48 |
| Low °F | 24 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 59 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 33 | 27 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
- Can you reserve a site at Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground?
- No. Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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